Total Crime Rate
61.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
27.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Drakeloe Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Aspley & Woburn , and the 289th highest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Drakeloe Close (MK17 9QF) in the last 12 months was 61.9 per 1,000 residents and was 59.5% higher than the Aspley & Woburn average (38.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Drakeloe Close (MK17 9QF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Eleanor Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bedford Street (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Eleanor Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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